# Braina

> Voice assistant and dictation software for Windows and macOS

Braina is desktop software from Brainasoft that combines voice dictation with a voice-controlled personal assistant and an interface for large language models. The paid editions type what you say into any program or website, respond to spoken commands for editing and automation, and transcribe audio and video files on the computer. The free Lite edition covers voice commands and AI chat but leaves out dictation, and paid licenses are sold for fixed terms of one to three years.

- **Category:** Voice Dictation
- **Made by:** Brainasoft
- **Website:** https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/
- **Runs on:** macOS, Windows
- **Facts last checked:** Oct 6, 2026

## Pricing

Braina has a free plan. Paid plans start at $99 for a 1-year license on 1 Windows PC.

- **Pricing model:** Free plan
- **Free plan:** Braina Lite is free on 1 Windows or macOS computer: voice commands, AI chat with 300 Advanced AI Credits, local language models and offline audio transcription. It has no dictation.
- **Free trial:** None listed.

| Plan | Price | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Braina Lite | $0 | For 1 Windows or macOS computer: voice commands in 90 languages, AI chat with 300 Advanced AI Credits, local language models and offline audio transcription. No dictation. |
| Braina Pro | $99 for 1 year, 1 Windows PC | Adds unlimited dictation in any software or website, custom vocabulary, dictation templates, offline video transcription and 10,000 Advanced AI Credits. Windows only. |
| Braina Pro Plus | $199 for 2 years, up to 2 computers | Everything in Pro plus macOS support, 20,000 Advanced AI Credits and priority support. The page calls $199 a limited-time offer and always shows the next day as its end date. |
| Braina Pro Ultra | $299 for 3 years, up to 3 computers | Everything in Pro plus macOS support, 50,000 Advanced AI Credits, priority support, onboarding and training. |

Read from https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/download.html on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Braina before buying.

## Ways to pay less

- **Volume discounts on request** (Other savings): The pricing page says discounts are available for volume purchases and asks buyers to contact Brainasoft for a quote. No amounts are published. Source: https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/download.html

## Key features

- **Dictation in any program:** With dictation mode on, speech is typed into whichever field has focus, in Word, Outlook, Gmail, Google Docs or other software. No voice training or user profiles are needed. Paid editions only.
- **Spoken editing commands:** Commands such as "new paragraph", "delete that", "undo" and "change language to German" edit and navigate while dictating, alongside a list of spoken punctuation marks.
- **Custom vocabulary and templates:** Teach Braina uncommon names, addresses and technical jargon, and set up dictation templates and canned answers. The vendor says it already recognizes most medical, legal and scientific terms.
- **Voice assistant and automation:** Built-in voice commands open apps, files and websites, control windows, play media and set alarms. Custom commands, hotkeys and keyboard macros automate repetitive steps.
- **AI chat and local language models:** Chat by voice or text with cloud models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others using Advanced AI Credits, or run open models such as Llama, Qwen and Gemma on the computer.
- **File transcription and phone microphone:** Audio files, and video files in Pro, are transcribed on the computer without an internet connection. Android and iOS apps turn a phone into a wireless microphone over Wi-Fi.

## Good for

- Windows users who want dictation together with voice control of the PC
- People who want dictation, AI chat and automation in one program
- Dictating specialist vocabulary with custom words and templates

## Worth knowing

- The free Lite edition does not include dictation; that starts with Pro at $99 for one year.
- Licenses run for fixed terms of 1, 2 or 3 years, and Pro is Windows only: macOS support, on Apple Silicon, needs Pro Plus or Pro Ultra.
- Refunds must be requested within 7 days, apply only to a first purchase of up to 3 licenses, and have 12% deducted.
- The Android and iOS apps are remote microphones for the desktop program, not standalone dictation apps.

## Works with

OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Mistral

**Tags:** Dictation, Transcription, AI features, Chat assistant, Workflow automation, Works offline

## Alternatives

- [Dragon Professional](https://toolgpa.com/tools/dragon-professional): Windows speech recognition for dictation and voice commands. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/braina-vs-dragon-professional)
- [Talon](https://toolgpa.com/tools/talon): Hands-free computer control by voice, eye tracking and noises. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/braina-vs-talon)
- [Wispr Flow](https://toolgpa.com/tools/wispr-flow): Voice dictation that cleans up your speech in any app. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/braina-vs-wispr-flow)
- [Superwhisper](https://toolgpa.com/tools/superwhisper): Voice-to-text app with offline models and custom AI modes. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/braina-vs-superwhisper)
- [Voice In](https://toolgpa.com/tools/voice-in): Speech-to-text extension for typing on websites in Chrome and Edge. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/braina-vs-voice-in)

## Sources

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026:

- https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/
- https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/download.html
- https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/refund-policy.html
- https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/dictation-software.html
- https://www.brainasoft.com/braina/speech-to-text.html

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